Almond Squares with Dried Cherries

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(from appleofuri’s recipe box)

Makes 24 squares

Source: Jerry

Categories: Snack Bars

Ingredients

  • 3 cups bite sized pieces Shredded Wheat cereal, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried tart cherries or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped, lightly salted, roasted almonds
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup or honey
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Directions

  1. Lightyl spray an 8×8×2 inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

  2. Place cereal, cherries and almonds in a large bowl; set aside.

  3. In a medium saucepan, mix the corn syrup, brown sugar and almond butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.

  4. Pour almond butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until blended.

  5. With a large square of wax paper, press firmly into prepared pan. Cool completely. Cut into 24 small squares. Store in covered containers between layers of wax paper.

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